City and County of San Francisco

Under direction, supervises a "heavy gang" in the construction, maintenance and repair of high voltage overhead transmission and distribution lines; and performs related duties as required. Requires considerable responsibility for: interpreting and instructing on existing methods and procedures relative to transmission line construction and maintenance and repair activities; making occasional contacts with other departmental personnel and the general public on line construction, maintenance and repair problems; gathering and preparing time and material reports on work performed. Nature of work requires considerable physical effort and manual dexterity with frequent exposure to inclement weather and serious accident hazards.

1. Lays out, assigns and supervises subordinate personnel engaged in construction, installation, maintenance and repair of high voltage overhead transmission lines and appurtenances.

2. Assures that all safety precautions, tools and equipment are in use when necessary to perform maintenance and repair work on energized lines.

3. Supervises the washing of insulators, the cleaning and painting of poles and transmission towers.

4. Supervises the inspection and patrolling of transmission lines and clearance of right-of-way obstructions.

5. Supervises the inspection of switchgear, transformers and other auxiliary equipment for proper operation and condition.

6. Prepares records and reports of time worked, work performed and materials and supplies utilized on various projects.

7. Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development programs.

Requires considerable knowledge of: electrical theory and practice, particularly as applied to high voltage transmission systems, including state general order number 95; thorough working knowledge of the construction, maintenance and repair requirements of overhead systems; the use of line maintenance and repair tools and equipment, especially as applied to work on energized lines. Requires knowledge of the practical application of pole-top resuscitation and first aid methods.

Requires ability to: plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate personnel; read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications; determine tools, materials and supplies required for assigned projects; determine, locate and effect repair on transmission systems; skill and ability in the use of rigging techniques applicable to transmission line work.

Requires completion of high school, supplemented by six years of journeyman level experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of overhead transmission systems, including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Requires possession of a valid state motor vehicle operator's license.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.